(ThyBlackMan.com) Silk emerged in the early ’90s as one of the premier R&B vocal groups, known for their sultry harmonies, seductive ballads, and a vocal chemistry that made slow jams unforgettable.

For many decades, going as far back as the 1940s, artists from the world of R&B couldn’t really claim mainstream success until they’d crossed over to Top 40 radio and the pop charts. This century, it ...